THE STAFF OF THE SEAS
Ah, Lord Quartermaine, right this way,” the attendant said as he ushered me onto the Kelani IV. The sea breeze beat on my cheeks as I leaned against the railing, waiting for everyone else to arrive. We had planned out our trip to Dragon’s Treasure over the three days since my big victory, and I still felt uneasy.
It would take two days to get to the chain of islands, which sat south of Starfall. The five islands had been gifted to the High Queen as a tribute and peace offering by the dragon lords of old. The legends told that the islands served as the arena where dragons would fight for supremacy and lordship, but now it only served as a reminder of their lost power. Now, the only fights were among humans for an ironic title.
Ever since forever, the High Queen had
